"University assistant predoctoral"

University assistant predoctoral

52 Faculty of Chemistry
Startdate:01.05.2026 | Working hours:30 | Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until:30.04.2030
Reference no.:5392

More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Organic Synthesis Group of Prof. Maulide in the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Vienna is currently seeking a PhD student with research experience in organic chemistry and natural product synthesis for 4 years temporary employment relationship.

Our Team currently consists of 11 post docs, 13 prae docs, 2 senior scientists and administrative colleagues.

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declation.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Studies on the stereoselective preparation of organic compounds. Special emphasis on the development of new synthetic reactions and reaction sequences, with an emphasis on redox-neutral amination reactions, transition metal-catalyzed reactions for functional group interconversion, hydride transfer reactions, alkaloid synthesis, and rearrangement reactions.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You teach within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration and have experience in academic writing.
• IT user skills: e.g. Microsoft Office, ChemOffice.
• You communicate in English (written and spoken).

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Chemistry with profound knowledge and practical experience in the field of Organic Synthesis.
• Ability to work independently in the field of organic synthesis, including working under inert atmosphere.
• Experience with the chemistry of (poly)amines and alkaloid-like structures, as well as macrocyclizations.
• Experience with hydroamination and hydroaminoalkylation, both under metal catalysis and metal-free conditions.
• Experience with photoredox catalysis and photoreductions using organic catalysts.
• Experience with hydride transfer reactions and Lewis-acid catalysis for the synthesis of polycyclic amines.
• Experience with the synthesis of polyaromatic hydrocarbons is desirable.
• Experience with sigmatropic rearrangement reactions is desirable.
• Experience with methods for transition metal-catalyzed trifluoromethylation is desirable.

What we offer:

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Contract: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declation.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your letter of motivation incl. research interest
• Master Degree / Diploma
• List of publications
• evidence of teaching experience (if available)
• Via our job portal /Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Nuno Maulide
nuno.maulide@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 03/27/2026 (MM-DD-YYYY)